Newcastle are ready to join the battle for Calvin Phillips

Newcastle United is set to intensify its interest in Manchester City midfielder Calvin Phillips and hopes to secure him on loan quickly after the opening of the January transfer window. The “Magpies” consider the City midfielder a primary target for Eddie Howe’s team, as reported by The Telegraph.

Newcastle has yet to make an offer for any of the identified players, but their interest in Phillips is not a recent development, making him a top priority. The negotiations for the potential deal with both City and the midfielder himself have not been finalized, but the club aims to initiate discussions as soon as possible.

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Due to financial fair play regulations limiting Newcastle’s actions, the club’s management plans to acquire new players primarily on loan, often including a buyout clause.

Manager Eddie Howe is keen to bolster the squad with a new striker and midfielder next month but is aware of the budget constraints. A new goalkeeper could also be an option due to the serious injury to first-choice goalkeeper Nick Pope, and the availability of free agent David De Gea seems like a promising short-term solution.